Museu Palau Solterra
Museum of contemporary photography of the Fundació Vila Casas in a 15th-century palace in Torroella de Montgrí, with about 200 photographs on display.
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About the museum
The Palau Solterra is a 15th-century civil palace that was the historic residence of the counts of Torroella de Montgrí. Today it houses the Museum of Contemporary Photography, national and international, of the Fundació Vila Casas, located in the centre of this town in the Empordà.
The museum opened in 2000 and currently displays some two hundred contemporary photographs by artists from various parts of the world, which form its permanent collection. In addition, the palace hosts temporary exhibitions and a cycle of lectures on history and the humanities.
The Palau Solterra is part of the network of spaces of the Fundació Vila Casas, together with Can Framis and Espais Volart in Barcelona and Can Mario, the contemporary sculpture museum in Palafrugell.
Highlights
- 15th-century civil palace, historic residence of the counts of Torroella
- About 200 contemporary photographs in the permanent collection
- National and international artists
- Lecture cycle on history and the humanities
- Guided visits on scheduled dates
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente de fotografía contemporánea – Some two hundred contemporary photographs by artists from various parts of the world, displayed in the palace.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Fundació Vila Casas
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5People over 65, students under 25, teaching staff, Carnet Jove holders, subscribers to La Vanguardia, TR3SC (with one companion), retirees, unemployed people, Amics dels Museus de Catalunya and other groups with accreditation |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 enter free. |
| Seniors | €5People over 65 and retirees, with accreditation. |
| Students & apprentices | €5Students under 25, with accreditation. |
Discounts from the Fundació Vila Casas require a valid document proving the status or membership of the organisation; the full list of groups eligible for discounts is available in the online shop.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus operated by Sarfa from Barcelona.
Palau Solterra is in the centre of Torroella de Montgrí (Girona), about 20 minutes from Palafrugell. From Barcelona, the car journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The website offers spaces available for hire; the conditions are checked with the museum.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum runs guided visits on specific dates (for example, to the temporary exhibitions); these can be checked on the foundation's website. |
